Some demons we meet are visually reminiscent of the Evil Dead movies, but monster fans will rejoice in the diverse roster of monstrosities on display. The ghouls are also heavily steeped in folklore, which gives them a cultural identity that’s more fascinating than your average video game movie monster.
Of course, as is the case with all video game movies, there’s a need to channel the spirit of the source material while also providing a cinematic experience that works for all members of the audience. Stamboel is conscious of that here, and he finds a happy medium. The film complements a traditional third-person set-up with firsthand found-footage elements, which works to great effect. The scenes involving the phones and social media live-streaming are genuinely immersive, and during those moments, the film feels akin to being thrust into the environment of a survival-horror game. These transitions feel cinematic, though, as opposed to an homage to DreadOut‘s original medium. The only downside of DreadOut is that it doesn’t bother explaining the mythology.
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